John 16:23-27

23At that time you won’t need to ask me for anything. I tell you the truth, you will ask the Father directly, and he will grant your request because you use my name.

24You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy.

25“I have spoken of these matters in figures of speech, but soon I will stop speaking figuratively and will tell you plainly all about the Father.

26Then you will ask in my name. I’m not saying I will ask the Father on your behalf,

27for the Father himself loves you dearly because you love me and believe that I came from God.